Oakleaf Village Photo Gallery

October 2016
John Richards with his
OSU teddy bear.
Wow! Did Diane Kaiser and
Kristin Miller, our Marketing
Director eat all those pizzas!?
Colleen Smith and “Mel”, the
little boy in the Oaks Family.
See them in the Lobby.
Oakleaf Village Photo Gallery
The first Ohio State
Football Tailgate Party.
Mary Bowditch with her
door prize.
Roth Ross & son, Marcus with their winnings.
Marilyn Finneran is “Go
Bucks” every Saturday.
Bingo players, Garnett Swint &
Rita Conner.
Dawn Nero & friend, Owen
from Forest Park Christian Pre–
School.
Paul Stonner & Mike Ismon figuring out how to stuff “Jethro
Oaks” of our scarecrow family.
Rachael
Shumate
brushing
“Hazel”.
Marie Pascale,
Ed Plank, and
Kathy Peters
with “Hazel”.
Nigerian Dwarf Goats:
Rocky, Hazel, Ellie &
Nelson. Snacking after
visiting with the residents..
Katrina Dyce & daughter
Chloe, the goat owners.
Greetings to one and all. It’s
hard to believe that I have been
your Activity Director for two
years! Truly, time flies when you
are having fun and having fun is
what we do best. It is my pleasure and honor to serve everyone.
We are now getting into the serious season of holidays.
Starting with our first Ohio State
Football tailgate Party. Over 50
residents devoured 10 large Papa
John’s pizzas; guzzled 5 two liters
of pop and made short work of the
chocolate-peanut butter brownies
from the kitchen. Lots of OSU
door prizes were won, including
John Richards, one of our newest
residents. John won a cuddly
OSU teddy bear.
Our Second Annual Autumn Fest
which featured a petting zoo of
four Nigerian Dwarf goats brought
to us by Katrina Dyce, Occupational Therapist with Select Home
Care and her daughter, Chloe.
The goats were endlessly amusing and were very friendly as they
are Chloe’s and her brother’s
pets. 25 residents enjoyed brushing, feeding treats and petting the
goats. We hope to have them
back again in the Spring. Then it
was on to the First Annual Cake
Walk. 35 residents participated,
each winning a dessert compliments of Mary in the kitchen. Delores and Suzi Heit walked around
the circle for 40 minutes before
finally winning a dessert. Margieann Mello had a
great
time because it was the first Cake
Walk she had ever participated in.
And we’re hoping Leon Troy
shared his prize with his wife, Bernice. I’m sure we’ll be doing a
cake walk again soon.
School starts in the fall, which we
like because we get to see all our
friends from area schools. During
the school year, we’ll have activities with Forest Park Christian
School kindergarteners and preschoolers. Woodward Park Middle School students will be carpet
bowling and playing “Price Is
Right” with us. In December, St.
Anthony’s High School Youth
Group will be sharing a holiday
activity with us. We appreciate
the time the children spend with
us. And we thank the teachers
who feel that bringing students to
Oakleaf Village is a valuable experience.
The next holiday celebration will
be the Halloween Party on Thursday, October 27, from 6:00pm8:00pm. Watch for further details.
Lindsay Reed, our Director of
Nursing was very pleased with the
number of residents who took advantage of the flu shots sponsored by Walgreens. 54 residents
got “shot up”. Knock on wood, we
hope not to have any major flu
outbreaks this season. Speaking
of nursing, October 6th there will
be a Free Falls Screening for residents sponsored by Senior Independence and Park Rehab. During the screening, you will be assessed to see if you are at risk for
falling and if so, told what you can
do to help prevent further falls.
Falls are one of the major causes
for elderly people having to go to
the ER. Oakleaf staff want you to
be as safe as possible so please
take advantage of this service.
Resident, Jan Johnson has been
on cloud nine as her son Travis
and wife Betsy gave birth to triplets in England. As I write this,
Jan is visiting them. All three
granddaughters: Julia, Catherine
and Augusta are healthy and
beautiful. Congratulations Jan!
Coming Attractions:
Thursday, October 27
2nd Annual Oakleaf
Halloween Party
6:00-8:00
Residents, staff and children are
encouraged to dress in their finest Halloween outfit. We’ll start
the day with Sandy LaFollette
face painting in the lobby from
10:00-11:30. Then we’ll have
the results of the “Witches
Hunt”, our Halloween Scavenger
Hunt and the winner of Guess
the Number of Candy Corn
along with a party in the afternoon. Then we’ll greet trick or
treaters in the evening. Candy
stations will be in the lobby and
1st floor alcoves. Snacks and
other fun activities will be on the
2nd floor multi-purpose room.
Candy donations can be given
to the front desk.
Veteran’s Day Program
Friday, November 11
3:00– 4:00
To be held in the multi-purpose
room. Families, friends are
invited to join us.
Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 8
(Cont. from page one)
At our October Candlelight Dinner, the discussion came up about why we
chose to come and live at Oakleaf Village. For a number of folks, as soon
as they walked in they said, “This is the place for me”. The main lobby
was so inviting, warm and busy. Also, we observed how clean and free of
odor the building was. But most importantly, we all felt welcome from both
staff and residents, everyone was so friendly. That is something that
Oakleaf prides itself with is that we are all family here and as Erma
Bombeck once said, “Treat your family like company and your company
like family.” Think about that. Our Oakleaf family is now 130 residents
strong; that’s one big happy family. Thank to everyone who makes it a
happy place.
Check Out October’s Activities
Remember to attend our regularly
scheduled activities such as Bingo,
Arthritis Foundation Exercise program,
Manicures, Select Home Care Health
Clinic, Popcorn Stand Thursdays,
Church Services and Bible Study
groups.
at 9:15 am and 11:00 am. We usually
go to the Kroger’s on the corner of
Morse and Karl. FYI, the new Kroger
will open in October. There will be a
switch and Kroger Shuttle will be
Wednesday, October 12th instead of
the 13th.
Pancake Breakfast will be served on
Friday, October 14th in the Dining
Room.
The Oakleaf Book Club meets on
the 3rd Saturday of the month at 3:00
in the Private Dining Room. Please
note the new day and time. Come join
us, we are always looking for new
members.
Donuts For All is scheduled for October 17th in the Dining Room.
Load the Bus!!!!
Tuesday shopping trips will include: Anderson’s on the 4th, Trader Joe’s on the 11th, Morse Rd. Aldi
on the 18th and the Hamilton Rd. Meijer on the 25th.
Thursday Trips are as follows:
Kohl’s & Marc’s on the 6th, Ollie’s on
the 20th and Steinmart on the 27th.
Restaurant trips:
Wednesdays are for going out to eat!
We’ll go to lunch at Max & Erma’s on
the 5th, Breakfast at Mimi”s on the
19th and dinner at Schmidt’s on the
26th.
Kroger Trips; Kroger Shuttle trips
are on regular schedules of Thursdays
Joy of Painting:
Will be held in the Activity Room on
Thursday, October 13th at 1:30-3:30.
Joy is back to her painting class,
everyone is invited!
FYI: there is a notebook on a small
white table in the Activity Room which
contains all the sign up sheets for
trips. Make sure you sign up so you
don’t miss out. In addition to trips, the
notebook contains the sign up sheet
for the monthly podiatrist visit.
Make sure you are looking at the
Activity calendar and the weekly
handout for all the events.
Senior Camp at Blacklick Woods sponsored by Metro Parks. We had an absolute fabulous time with perfect weather. We played Nature Bingo, colored tshirts, painted tiles, saw a program by the Ohio Wildlife Center, walked and took
a tram ride around the park. Here is Cicily Horan showing off her best fox fur
stole. There’s Rose Kustynuk and Ruth Ann Stevens sitting by the pond.
3 Columbus Library Lobby Stop.
3 Plants Alive, make a fresh floral arrangement in a mini pumpkin.
4 Hooked On Hearing, a Free hearing aid clinic.
6 Falls Screening by Senior Independence and Park Rehab.
6 “Full Sound” Concert, Classical Quintet made up of five brothers.
7 October Birthday Party featuring Cathi Aldrich on piano, sponsored by
Crowne Pointe. Everyone is invited, regardless of when your birthday is.
10 World Passport Series with Connie Hahn, going to Japan.
14 Forest Park Christian School Student Visit.
14 Happy Hour with entertainment by “The One Time String Band”.
19 Columbus Zoo Program with live animals. It’s a great learning time.
20 Veteran’s Roundtable with Gene Hadley.
21 Men’s Lunch featuring Don Courtright’s cooking.
21 “Price Is Right” Game with Woodward Middle School Students.
21 Happy Hour with entertainment by Jack Lacey, Country Vocals.
25 New Resident Welcome Sponsored by Laurels of Worthington.
27 2nd Annual Halloween Party at Oakleaf. Watch for further details.
Useful Resources
Clinic by Select Home Care is offered
Mondays – 1:00-2:00 pm
Podiatrist Visit:
Monthly – time & date to be posted
Christian Worship:
Wednesdays – 10:45 am
Bible Study:
Mondays – 10:00 am
Catholic Prayer Service
1st Friday – 10:30 am
Catholic Mass
3rd Thursday – 10:30 am
Open Forum Meeting:
3rd Monday – 3:00 pm
Reading material and daily newspaper
available in our library by the lobby.
Catherine Callaghan #254
Frances Green #226
John Conaughton #115
5 Art Rankin
6 Stan Lerner
9 Joanne Reid
9 Sarah Bianchi
11 Paul Muncy
11 Gene Raby
13 Norma Longhenry
14 Mike Ismon
14 Charlotte Merzweiller
18 Rose Kostynuk
19 Twila Wagner
21 Bill Stewart
22 Rosemary Hannon
27 William Payne
30 Frank Fortkamp
31 Catherine Callaghan
Oakleaf Manager Staff
Dawn
Nero
Executive Director
Lindsay Reed
Director of Nursing
Gina White
Care Giver Supervisor
Michelle Spiert Business Office Manager
Mary Griffith
Food Service Manager
Debbie Kelsik &
Kristin Miller
Marketing Directors
Suzi Heit
Activity Director
Don Courtright Maintenance Supervisor
Beth Loomis
Housekeeping Supervisor
Stephanie Keathley Dining Room Supervisor
Trips to the Grocery Stores:
Tuesdays – 9:30 am
Thursdays – 9:15 & 11:00 am
Trip to the Bank/PO/RX
Thursdays – 3:15 pm
Welcome
New Neighbors
Thank you to all of the Oakleaf Village
staff who strive to make every day a
great day for all our residents.
Staff
Birthdays
4 Dawn Nero
6 Jackie Gills
11 Stephanie Keathley
23 Sue Bernardo
28 Jennifer Starcher
Sunday
30
Monday
Tuesday
3110:00 Bible Study w/
October
Activities
2016
Exercise Program, M
1:00 Free Health Clinic
By Select Home Care,M
1:00 Columbus Library
Lobby Stop
2:00 Prize Bingo, M
7:30 Jim Herrmann, M
Keyboard & Vocals
2:00 Scenic Drive
3
2
8:30-10:00
Church Transportation
2:00 Scenic Drive
10:00 Bible Study w/
Joe DeWitt, M
11:00 Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Program, M
1:00 Free Health Clinic
By Select Home Care, M
1:00 Columbus Library
Lobby Stop
1:30 Plants Alive, M
2:30 Prize Bingo, M
7:30 Movie Nite, M
“The Incredibles”
Word Game Handouts at
The Front Desk
8:30-10:00
Church Transportation
2:00 Scenic Drive
10:00 Bible Study w/
Joe DeWitt, M
11:00 Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Program, M
1:00 World Passport Series, L
1:00 Health Clinic, M
By Select Home Care
2:00 Prize Bingo, M
3:00 Cooking Demo
w/ Mary, M
7:30 Movie Nite, M
“The Danish Girl”
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16
9:00 Dunkin Donuts, DR
10:00 Bible Study, M
8:30-10:00
Church Transportation
2:00 Scenic Drive
w/ Joe DeWitt
11:00 Arthritis
Foundation Exercise
Program, M
1:00 Health Clinic, M
By Select Home Care
3:00 Open Forum, M
7:30 Prize Bingo, M
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23
Word Game Handouts at
The Front Desk
8:30-10:00
Church Transportation
2:00 Scenic Drive
9:30 Shop at Trader Joe’s
10:30 Carpet Bowling, M
12:30-2:30 Manicures, A
2:00 Scenic Drive
10:00 Bible Study, M
w/ Joe DeWitt
11:00 Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Program, M
1:00 Health Clinic, M
By Select Home Care
1:30 Susan Cowell, L
7:30 Halloween Bingo, M
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9:15 & 11:00
Kroger Shuttle
11:00 Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Program, M
1:00 Shop at Kohl’s, Marcs
2:00 Falls Screening, M
3:15 Bank/PO/RX Trips
7:30 Full Sound, M
Classical Quintet
13
19
9:30 Shop at
Morse Rd. Aldi
10:30 Carpet Bowling, M
12:30-2:00 Manicures, A
1:30 Scenic Drive
Dawes Arboretum
9:30 Load the Bus!
Breakfast at Mimi’s
10:45 Christian Worship, M
By
Karl Rd. Christian Church
1:30 Pay Bingo, M
3:00 Columbus Zoo
Program, M
11:00 Arthritis Foundation
Exercise Program, M
1:30 Joy of Painting, A
2:30-6:15 Popcorn Stand,L
7:30 Euchre w/ Suzi, A
20
9:15 & 11:00
Kroger Shuttle
10:30 Catholic Mass, M
By St. Anthony’s Parish
1:00 Shop at Ollie’s
2:30-4:00 Popcorn Stand, L
3:00 Veteran’s Roundtable,
w/ Gene Hadley, M
3:15 Bank/PO/RX Trips
7:30 Euchre w/ Suzi, A
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26
10:00 Pumpkin Carving, L
10:45 Christian Worship, M
By
Karl Rd. Christian Church
2:00 Pay Bingo, M
4:00 Load the Bus!
Dinner at Schmidt’s
World Smile Day!
Halloween at
Oakleaf
9:15 & 11:00
Kroger Shuttle
10-11:30 Face Painting, L
1:00 Shop at Steinmart
3:15 Bank/PO/RX Trips
6-8 Trick or Treat &
Activities
Activity Programs are held in: Multi-purpose Room (M) Lobby (L) Dining Room (DR) Activity Room (A) Private Dining Room (PVDR)
Calendar subject to change. Changes will be posted when they occur.
7:30 7:30 Independent
Card Games. A
8
10:30 Catholic Prayer, M
By St. Anthony’s Parish
10:30 Coffee Hour, L
1:00“Hang Man” Game, L
1:30 Rummikub, A
3:00 October Birthday
Party, M
Cathi Aldrich on Piano
Sponsored by Crown Pointe
14
2:00 Pay Bingo, M
4:45 Candlelight Dinner
By Invitation, PVDR
9:30 Shop at Hamilton Rd.
Meijer
10:30 Chair Volleyball, M
12:30-2:30 Manicures, A
2:00 Scenic Drive
3:00 New Resident
Welcome, M
Sponsored by
Laurels of Worthington
9:15 & 11:00
Kroger Shuttle
10:30 Apple Tasting, L
10:45 Christian Worship, M
By
Karl Rd. Christian Church
1:00 Bank/PO/RX Trips
OSU vs Rutgers
1:30 Prize Bingo, M
6
10:45 Christian Worship, M
By
Karl Rd. Christian Church
11:00 Load the Bus!
Lunch at Max & Erma’s
2:00 Pay Bingo, M
3:00 Pastoral Greeting
Card Craft, A
12
25
Saturday
Show your support!
Wear Your
Scarlet & Grey on
Fridays and Saturdays
9:30 Shop at Anderson’s
10:00 Free Hearing Aid
Clinic, M Sponsored by
Hooked On Hearing
10:30 Chair Volleyball, M
12:30-2:30 Manicures, A
2:00 Scenic Drive
3:00 Activity Planning
Meeting, M
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Friday
National
Apple Month
5
11
10
9
4
Thursday
1
Activity Staff:
Director: Suzi Heit
Assistants:
Kyla Weaver
Carla Holbein
Joe DeWitt, M
11:00 Arthritis Foundation
8:30-10:00
Church Transportation
Wednesday
OSU vs. Indiana
11:00 Capital Area
Humane Society
Pet Visit, L
1:30 Prize Bingo, M
7:30 Independent
Card Games. A
OSU @ Wisconsin
15
8:30 Pancake Breakfast, DR
10:30 Forest Park
Christian Student Visit, L
1:00 Learn About Johnny
Appleseed, L
1:30 Rummikub, A
3:00 Happy Hour, M
One More Time
String Band
10:00 Coffee &
Apple Muffins, L
1:30 Prize Bingo, M
3:00 Oakleaf Book Club,
PVDR
7:30 Independent
Card Games, A
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21
10:30 Halloween Craft, A
11:30 Men’s Lunch, M
1:00 “Price Is Right
Game w/ Woodward Park
Middle School Students, L
1:30 Rummikub, A
3:00 Happy Hour, M
w/ Jack Lacey,
Country Vocals
10:00 Coffee &
Apple Strudel, L
1:30 Prize Bingo, M
7:30 Independent
Card Games, A
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28
10:30 Carpet Bowling, M
1:00 Trivia, L
1:30 Rummikub, A
3:00 Happy Hour, M
w/ Donna Marie
On Piano
OSU @ Penn State
OSU vs.
Northwestern
10:00 Hot Chocolate &
Apple Donuts, L
1:30 Prize Bingo, M
7:30 Independent
Card Games, A